2003 Mitsubishi Pajero

    New from

    $45,790 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Mitsubishi Pajero

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Mitsubishi Pajero is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $45,790 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GLX variant and topping out at $66,740 for the Exceed.

    There are 3 variants of the Pajero available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3.5L multi-point injection (140kW/303Nm) and 3.2L turbo diesel direct injection (121kW/373Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2003 Pajero is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    56.67 - 68.8 kW/t
    41.94 kW/t
    105.12 kW/t
    Boot Space
    205 litres
    205 litres
    1,110 litres
    Price
    $45,790 - $66,740
    $32,990
    $77,490
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,710 - 2,810 kg
    1,975 kg
    2,900 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,500 kg
    1,400 kg
    3,360 kg
    Approach Angle
    42°
    26°
    42.5°
    Departure Angle
    24°
    23.9°
    30.3°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    225 - 235 mm
    184 mm
    246 mm

    2003 Mitsubishi Pajero Specs

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    GLX

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Pillar
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
      • Rear Step Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Toned
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Toned
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 57.62
    • Cargo area
      • Load Restraint Type: Net
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 42
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2400
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 1050
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 37.1
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 205
      • Departure Angle: 24
      • Front Headroom (mm): 950
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1410
      • Front Track (mm): 1560
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 225
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 36.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1855
      • Overall Length (mm): 4775
      • Overall Width (mm): 1885
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 920
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1410
      • Rear Track (mm): 1560
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2780
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 98.5
      • Compression Ratio: 17
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 3.2
      • Engine (cc): 3200
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 105
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 90
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Blue
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 30
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 12
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 165
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 121
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 373
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Folding: One-piece
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Cup Holders 3rd Row Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Drive Assisted Four-wheel Drive Selection
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Part-time
      • Drive Selectable While Driving
      • Drive Selection: Manual
      • Drive Speed Limited Manual Only
      • Dual Range Transmission 4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Low High Gear Ranges
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Full Service Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Full Service Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Full Service Duration (months): 36
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2810
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2100
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 80
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 80
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    GLS

    Adds to GLX:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Electric
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Side Step Location: Side
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.8
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 235
      • Overall Length (mm): 4795
      • Overall Width (mm): 1895
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 93
      • Compression Ratio: 9
      • Engine (l): 3.5
      • Engine (cc): 3497
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 85.8
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Paint
      • Two Tone
      • Type: Metallic
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 22
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 16
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 14.6
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10.7
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 190
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 140
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 303
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Safety
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2715
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2065
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 265
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 265
    Removes from GLX:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Pillar
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 57.62
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 225
      • Overall Length (mm): 4775
      • Overall Width (mm): 1885
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 98.5
      • Compression Ratio: 17
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 3.2
      • Engine (cc): 3200
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 105
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 30
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 12
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 12
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 165
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 121
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 373
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Seats
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: One-piece
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2810
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2100
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 80
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 80
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Exceed

    Adds to GLS:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.15
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1885
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14.7
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 14.7
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10.9
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Wood & Leather
    • Transmission
      • Drive Descent Control System
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Chrome
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2085
    Removes from GLS:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.8
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1855
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Paint
      • External Color: Blue
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 10.7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14.6
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 14.6
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 10.7
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2715
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2065
    See all 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero Specs

    2003 Mitsubishi Pajero Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mitsubishi Pajero?

    The Mitsubishi Pajero offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Mitsubishi Pajero FAQs

    The cheapest Mitsubishi Pajero is the GLX that starts from $45,790.

    The most expensive Mitsubishi Pajero is the Exceed that starts from $66,740.

    The best towing capacity of a Mitsubishi Pajero is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: GLX, GLS and Exceed.

    The largest Mitsubishi Pajero is the Exceed which measures 1895mm wide, 4795mm in length and sits 1885mm tall.

    The most powerful Mitsubishi Pajero is the Exceed which has 140kW of power from its 3.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Mitsubishi Pajero is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mitsubishi Pajero is the Exceed which weighs 2810 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mitsubishi Pajero may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.

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